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Tennessee Jed
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Ho-Hum: Another outstanding 1972 TJ. This gem from the sorta overlooked summer tour. Garcia aces the break, natch. Band - unconscious. Whew! at end.
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Candyman
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

From Garcia's cheeky intro on, this graceful cabochon throws a faint, warm light. 1976 elegance w/a sick, raw spider web guitar break.
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Wharf Rat
March 21, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

First show - I didn't know this gem very well & after this criss-crossy version, I was hooked. Dark & murky.
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Loser
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series - An intimate, casual living room Loser. Garcia coming out of the guitar break is divine. Not the actor.
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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Candyman
Oct. 14, 1980
Warfield Theater

No apologies necessary. This one right away establishes its intimate, lush ways. Patient. And, yeah, the guitar break receives the Kiss of the Chef. Exquisite.
Tennessee Jed
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

I sort of purposely put off revisiting the full/zesty Dave's Picks with this number on it. What an absolute treat. Every song from this epic show is Restaurant Quality. In a great time for TJ, this is a model citizen. A citizen model.
Estimated Prophet
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

If I had to pick one, this is it. Murky and exacting.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

5/17 + 5/19 are probably my gold standard. This version isn't as buttoned down and personal. Or ethereal. But still a memorable rendition of this great song with some cool nervous energy which gives it a little edge.
Tennessee Jed
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Like a lucite clock. Or an aural lucite clock. Hear the gears interact with both (some city that's known for being very precise) precision and (a different city - one that's known for being more laid-back) nonchalance. Mix it all up and you get one of those snakes from a can. Like Wonderama. You remember Wo
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